About Us

Andrew J. Murtaugh serves as the Managing Director of Save It Forward, bringing a hands-on approach to financial literacy education that’s grounded in real-world experience. As an undergraduate student majoring in entrepreneurship at LMU’s College of Business Administration, Andrew is passionate about making financial concepts accessible and relatable to young people. Having run his own business, he understands the importance of practical financial skills and strives to pass on those insights to students in a way that feels relevant and achievable.

Andrew’s favorite moments in his role come when students experience that “aha” moment—when financial concepts suddenly click. Drawing on his background in entrepreneurship and business management, he creates an encouraging learning environment where students feel supported and empowered to take control of their financial futures. Through Save It Forward, Andrew is committed to fostering financial literacy that students can carry forward and share with others in their communities.

Conner Bartels is the Finance Director of Save It Forward, where he plays a key role in both curriculum development and managing the program’s financial resources. As a major in Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA), Conner brings a strategic approach to budgeting, donor relations, and financial planning. His analytical skills and commitment to educational impact ensure that Save It Forward operates efficiently and can expand its reach to benefit more students. Conner’s work behind the scenes supports the program’s mission, providing the financial foundation that allows it to thrive and grow.

Arely Cano is an Entrepreneurship and Finance double major from Los Angeles. She hopes to work in mergers and acquisitions or start her own business in the future. As the Marketing and Communications lead for Save It Forward Initiative, she focuses on outreach and engagement to expand the program’s impact.

Tia Boustani is a Finance major from Orange County with a passion for making a positive impact. She currently contributes to Save It Forward as both a peer mentor and a member of the marketing team. Looking ahead, Tia envisions a future in investment banking or a role that allows her to help others and create meaningful change.

Liam Goodfellow is a freshman finance major from San Francisco who serves as a peer mentor at Save It Forward. After founding a high school finance club, he began teaching financial literacy to help peers build smart money habits. Liam brings strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to the team, aiming to make finance simple and accessible for all.

Jason Francis D’Mello, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Professor D’Mello researches funding gaps for minority entrepreneurs, underdog entrepreneurs and motivations, universal basic income, new venture teams, and small business succession. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including LMU's Business Incubator, Social Entrepreneurship, Technology Management and Decision Making (Executive MBA), New Venture Creation, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, New Product Design and Development, and was a national finalist for the USASBE "Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Award" for creating LMU's course: "Entrepreneurial Acquisitions. Professor D’Mello received his PhD from the University of Louisville an MBA from LMU and a BBA from Western Michigan University and now resides in Los Angeles, CA.